3340 Turtle Mound Rd
Melbourne, FL 32934

Scores do not reflect the high quality of this school. Large variety of technical career courses and they follow the Cambridge program for highly motivated students. Dual enrollment possibilities exist with Eastern Florida State College. Don’t be swayed by the low ratings that ignore the best parts of this school.

I am a parent of a student here for 2023-2024. This school is terrible, if you can have your child attend a different school, I highly suggest it. It seems that a lot of schools in Brevard County receive funding based on how rich the area is (looking at you Viera). Brevard County is the 16th richest county by per capita income in Florida. There is no reason why JMS should be falling apart and having a teacher crisis. Title 1 schools should be given much more resources for student development (behavioral, intervention) as well.This year alone, my child has gone through many teachers, as teachers were reassigned or quit in the middle of the year. My child has gone through three Civics teachers this year alone and two Math teachers. The administration treats the students with contempt and pick on them. Unless they are a favorite student, the rest of them are treated harshly. There is a drug (marijuana/nicotine that I know of) problem here. My child has mentioned many times that people are using drugs in both boys and girls bathrooms, and that girls hide vapes in their bra so they can't be found when they are searched. My child also made friends with another child who introduced my child to marijuana and so now my child has gotten high at the age of 12. Great.Back to the administration - I have tried contacting them to discuss situations my child has been involved in, but they don't return my calls/emails. My child was also given a referral by the bus driver which was not investigated, the bus driver issued the referral based on information a student said to them. So instead of watching the surveillance from the bus camera (you know, FOR PROOF), the bus driver issued a referral based on hearsay from another student. When I tried contacting the transportation dept and the school admin multiple times, the issue wasn't resolved.This school needs a lot of work with regards to classroom management, training for teachers and staff on how to properly interact with middle schoolers with care/mentorship in mind, and upgraded facilities. Many times the bathrooms are closed because students have soiled the bathrooms to the point where it needs to be fully cleaned prior to next use. It's really sad that our students are subjected to this type of environment when they should be mentored and inspired to be better instead of perpetuating the delinquency cycle.Bottom line: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL. 2500 character limit has been reached in my review.

I am extremely happy with the education my 3 children are getting at croton. I have 2 children with ADHD and the staff has been very helpful with behavioral input for providers and patient while trying to get the medication adjusted. I also have alittle one with special needs who has blossomed since starting classes at Croton. Everyone shows care and concern about the kids. The staff seem to know all the kids names and to genuinely care about the kids even after they have move to the next grade. It is a great school. You will always find someone who has some beef with any school so not every parent will be happy. But this parent is very happy.